Hoey v. New Orleans Great Northern R. Co.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment dismissing his suit on an exception of no right or cause of action.

The petition sets forth: That prior to November 24, 1920, plaintiff was employed by the defendant company at wages of 85 cents per hour, with time and a half for work performed on Sundays and all legal holidays. That on that day he was summarily discharged. That rule 37 of the National Agreement by the Railway Operatives and Railway Employees provides that no employee can be discharged without a hearing. That plaintiff appealed from such action to the United States Railroad Labor Board, and…